15th Century
Queen of the North
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Queen of the North tells the story of Elizabeth Mortimer, wife of Henry Percy (known to history – and Shakespeare fans – as Hotspur). Set ...Read Review
The Blood of Princes
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This is the latest story of the Elder clan, a fictional family living in the turbulent times of the wars of the Roses. ...Read Review
The Western Wind
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England in February 1491. John Reve is the priest in the small, benighted village of Oakham, in Somerset. He is told by the rural ...Read Review
The Flames of Florence
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As the 15th century draws to a close in Florence, danger lurks around every corner. Donna Russo Morin’s deft strokes illustrate the ...Read Review
In the Presence of Evil
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Christine de Pizan is the latest historical figure to be tapped to serve as a crime solver in a mystery series. This 14th-15...Read Review
Botticelli’s Muse
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Botticelli’s Muse, the first in Dorah Blume’s trilogy set in Renaissance Florence, begins in 1477, when the artist Sandro Botticelli is dismissed ...Read Review
The Colour of Murder
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This is book five in the Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery series. Don’t be concerned if you haven’t read the previous four ...Read Review
The Colour of Betrayal
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In 1472, Sebastian Foxley and the goldsmith, Lawrence, visit a tavern on Christmas Eve to initiate the holiday celebration. Becoming intoxicated, Lawrence picks a ...Read Review
Richard III: England’s Most Controversial King
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For a king who has been the subject of so much controversy, Richard III has given rise to surprisingly few popular biographies. With ...Read Review
Publish and Perish
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It is an art to bring the past to life, an art at which Ms Castle excels. Through a myriad of small details, ...Read Review
